Rs is checking for updates forever

[hkscaper]

I have been unable to load RS2 on this computer since the update on 1/6, it always stops at "checking for updates" without progress for hours. I can access RSC, though.

 

My computer's specs are:

Operating system: Windows Vista service pack 2

Java version: 1.6 update 20

Processor speed: 2.20 GHz

Amount of RAM: 2.0 GB

Web browser: Firefox 3.6.3

Internet Connection: ASDL

 

What I have tried to fix the problem and didnt work:

1. Clearing browser cache, deleting the jagex cache folder and restarting the computer

2. Using IE/Chrome/RS downloadable client

3. Uninstalling Java and Firefox, reinstall Java and then Firefox

4. Uninstalling Java and Firefox, reinstall Firefox and then Java

5. Adding port exceptions (43594 and 43595) to Windows Firewall

6. Temporarily turning off Windows Firewall

7. Using older versions of Firefox (tried multiple versions 3.5+) and Java (tried multiple versions 1.6 update 10+), and the versions that did work on another computer.

 

Scanning the computer with AVG, Spybot S&D and Microsoft Security Essentials didnt find anything suspicious. What did work was using an older computer with Firefox 2, Java 1.5 and the same connection, it finished loading within a couple of minutes. I have run out of ideas how to play on the newer computer, so Im seeking help from people with better technological knowledge here. Thanks for your kind attention.

[Sbrideau]

Have you tried deleting the Jagex cache? It's located on C:\jagex.cache.32 (or something similar).

[hkscaper]

I did but the problem is still not ifxed.

[Sbrideau]

Have you tried formatting your computer? No, that was just a joke. I will look into it when I have time.

[Solartide]

First of all, delete AVG and Spybot, you don't need multiple antivirus solutions, they don't play well together.

[hkscaper]

First of all, delete AVG and Spybot, you don't need multiple antivirus solutions, they don't play well together.

 

I used AVG and Spybot. They didn't find anything so I uninstall them and use MS security essentials. Thanks for the advice anyway.